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COMMON GROUNDS is the latest book by Ancil Lea. It explores working out of a coffee shop and succeeding

In COMMON GROUNDS, you will learn . . .

This one little act can lead to a decade-long working relationship - no cubicle required!

The secret to landing an internship that can happen right in a coffee shop - Students, pay attention!

A coffee shop can give you the inspiration and encouragement to "climb back into the game."

Coffee fuels innovation for entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, and creatives in over 100 communities around the country.

A Coffee Shop Office can lead to innovation and the sharing of stories resulting in business relationships.

Invest in your coffee shop office even if you don't pay rent - this one tip is a no-brainer.

Jeff Standridge, Ph.D

"In this book, Ancil and his team have compiled stories, thoughts, and other musings on life in the local coffee shop office. From the perspectives of the college student and young professional, to the solo practitioner and seasoned business executive, to the coffee shop barista, Common Grounds has it all." From the Forward, COMMON GROUNDS